[ad_1] The US ITC opened this investigation as a result of a complaint Sonos made alleging that Google violated section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 by importing and selling products infringing on the company’s patents. Sonos is seeking cease and desist orders against Google that would presumably keep them from selling speakers that […]
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How do you feel about the PlayStation 2 as it turns 20?
[ad_1] In a few short weeks, the PlayStation 2 will turn 20. It was released March 4, 2000 in Japan, with the rest of the world eventually getting their hands on it that fall. It was backward compatible with games for the original PlayStation, and also played DVDs. (Personally, it was the first video disc […]
Coronavirus outbreak is affecting Nintendo Switch supply in Japan
[ad_1] We’ve asked Nintendo for comment on how this will affect the US and Western countries as a whole, if at all. Containing the virus clearly takes top priority, and Nintendo isn’t going to be the only company affected. Apple suppliers in China like Foxconn and Quanta aren’t expected to resume full production until around […]
Netflix switches to the AV1 codec for data-saving streams on Android
[ad_1] One reason for limiting the use of AV1 for playback is likely a lack of hardware support, which could mean people will use more battery life to watch the same videos. You can already enable AV1 instead of VP9 on YouTube videos, under the settings for Playback and Performance, but it warns users that […]
‘Nioh 2’ killed me 14 times in 90 minutes
[ad_1] Nioh 2 is actually a prequel to the original game from 2017. In the OG, you played as Irish sailor, William, who had to hunt down an evil sorcerer during Sengoku-period Japan. In Nioh 2, William won’t be born for at least a century. The story takes place in the year 1500. You play […]
Spotify is buying The Ringer to boost its sports coverage
[ad_1] Dawn Ostroff, Spotify Chief Content Officer, said that she looks forward “to putting the full power of Spotify behind The Ringer as they drive our global sports strategy.” It looks as if Simmons’ team at The Ringer will be encouraged to keep doing its own thing, in the hope of reaching an even larger […]
See how VFX artists included Carrie Fisher in ‘The Rise of Skywalker’
[ad_1] Whatever your opinion on Rise of Skywalker, we can probably all agree that its effects were pretty impressive — not least because of the seamless inclusion of Carrie Fisher’s scenes. The iconic Leia actress had only recorded a small amount of footage before she passed away. Now, the studio behind the film’s VFX, Industrial […]
‘Saints Row IV: Re-Elected’ comes to Nintendo Switch on March 27th
[ad_1] If you haven’t had a chance to experience it, the story of Saints Row IV is insane. You play as the President of the United States of America as you attempt to fend off an alien invasion. All you really need to know is that one of the weapons you can use in Saints […]
Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser is leaving the company
[ad_1] It’s no secret that Houser helped preside over one of the most successful developers in gaming history. Between the Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead games, Rockstar has pulled in massive sales — in some cases thriving with titles that are several years old. Unlike some co-creators of very large studios, though, he still […]
Google Fiber stops offering traditional TV service to new customers
[ad_1] The focus on internet-only service makes sense when Google recently dropped its 100Mbps tier. Why pay for old-school TV when you have a gigabit connection that can stream video without so much as a hiccup? YouTube TV appears to be thriving with 2 million customers, and Google Fiber customers are a prime candidate for […]